They have the top job and can hire and fire police chiefs and city administrators, but they're not the "strong mayors" some other cities have.

Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt.

No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney conflicted

Insider’s perspective: No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney conflicted

No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney conflicted

With US equities at record valuation peaks, investors should re-examine their risk appetite

A shift toward more conservative leadership underscored just how far voters in Antioch were willing to go to address concerns over public safety and corruption.

More California cities are adopting a charter to address budget concerns. Voters are concerned about local power and more taxes.

Oakland has cut $27M already, but more cuts are necessary to balance the budget as deficits grow in the next 2 years.

Beautiful hikes, lake adventures, wine tasting, and even apple picking await in these California mountain towns.